Edinburgh Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Haymarket
Near the airport link · Direct tram from the airport, under 30 minutes, with a stop at Haymarket; a railway station with other national connections.
Best for: for anyone who wants to visit the city and the castle while staying on the airport's direct tram line
- The only area in the guide with the tram direct to the door
- 15 minutes' walk from Princes Street and the castle
- Pricier than the areas outside the city
- Small rooms according to some reviews
Recommended hotels in this area
- The Hoxton, Edinburgh: Combined Georgian townhouses near Haymarket, with an in-house Italian restaurant and a cinema for guests.
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Edinburgh Park
Airport area · About 10 minutes by taxi from the terminal (3 km) or 13 minutes by tram, on the same line that reaches the centre in half an hour.
Best for: for anyone with a dawn flight or a late-evening one who wants to reach the gate in just minutes
- Closest area to the terminal among those with hotels
- Connected by both taxi and the airport tram
- An office area, little to do in the evening
- Few independent restaurants nearby
Recommended hotels in this area
- ibis budget Hotel Edinburgh Park: Basic but just minutes from the terminal, built for anyone who just needs to sleep before an early flight.
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South Queensferry
Nearby town · About 15 minutes by taxi from the airport; trains from South Queensferry station reach Edinburgh and Fife.
Best for: useful for anyone stopping to see the Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and to stroll along the bay
- A lively village with pubs and restaurants along the waterfront
- Direct view of the three Forth bridges
- No direct bus to the airport, a taxi is needed
- Few rooms available, worth booking well ahead
Recommended hotels in this area
- The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection: A historic inn right under the bridge, the setting for Stevenson's 'Kidnapped', with free parking.
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Peebles and the Scottish Borders
Nearby town · About 45 minutes by car from the airport along the A703; there are no direct public transport links.
Best for: for anyone extending the trip with a few days of golf or spa in the Borders before or after the flight
- Golf course and spa inside the property
- Immersed in the Borders countryside, far from traffic
- Too far for anyone with little time between flights
- A car is needed, no direct bus from the airport
Recommended hotels in this area
- Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa: A resort with a golf course and spa on the banks of the Tweed, designed for a stay of several days.
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